flutter

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/ˈflʌtə/ English

Definitions

noun

The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.“the flutter of a fan”
A state of agitation.
An abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart.
A small bet or risky investment.

verb

To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.“flags fluttering in the wind”
Of a winged animal: to flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.
To cause something to flap.“A bird flutters its wings.”
To drive into disorder; to throw into confusion.

Related words

Synonyms

flit flap flapping flopping flicker flitter waver dart quiver palpitate fleet bat beat beating oscillation quickie

Associated

cardioversion atrial reentrant tachycardia antiarrhythmic fibrillation capstan ponies aileron fluttering ablation ventricular

Rhymes

flitter skitter sputter aflutter stutter gutter shutter cutter putter rutter

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